half-mast

half-mast (hfmst, häfmäst)

n.

The position about halfway up a mast or pole at which a flag is flown as a symbol of mourning for the dead or as a signal of distress. Also called half-staff.

tr.v. half-mast·ed, half-mast·ing, half-masts

To place (a flag) halfway up a mast or pole.

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half-mast

n

the lower than normal position to which a flag is lowered on a mast as a sign of mourning or distress

vb

(tr) to put (a flag) in this position

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

half-mast - a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress half-staff position, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place"

Translations

half-mast [ˈhɑːfˈmɑːst] N at half-mast [flag] → a media asta; [trousers] (= very short) → muy cortos; (= halfway down the legs) → medio bajados

half-mast [ˌhɑːfˈmɑːst] n at half-mast (flag) → a mezz'asta

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half-mast [ˌhɑːfˈmɑːst] n at half-mast (flag) → a mezz'asta